Major Flood
11 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Route 30 in Downingtown is closed due to flooding. Route 322 (Brandywine Avenue) is closed between Business 30 and Boot Road due to flooding. Businesses along business Route 30, between the creek and Downing Avenue, take on water.
12 ft
Residential basements flood along Jefferson Avenue.
11 ft
Jefferson Avenue in Downingtown floods. Business Route 30 and Pennsylvania Avenue also flood.
9 ft
High water on the Brandywine sends backwater up Beaver Creek. Beaver Creek floods inundating parks and the Downingtown Little League fields.
8 ft
Dowlin Forge Road begins to flood.
6 ft
Open adjacent land next to the creek floods.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | 19.11 ft | 10,655 cfs |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 14.79 ft | 7,200 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 14.38 ft | 6,875 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DWNP1
River
East Branch Brandywine Creek
County
Chester, PA
Coordinates
39.9686°N, 75.6736°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown?
The East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01480870) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Branch Brandywine Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.9686°N, 75.6736°W. USGS site number: 01480870. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey